Here are the smartest ones.
“We bought remote-controlled LED rope lighting for the above-cabinet lighting.
It can turn multiple colors, too, which is nice for different holidays.”
“Bidetsare literally life-changing.
Like, the two eras of my life are pre-bidet and post-bidet.
I love it so much I bring it up in conversations way more than is appropriate.
I give a shot to avoid using the restroom anywhere but at home.
I’ve gifted them to my friends and family, too.”
patricko49a6782f9
3.
“I installedLED nightlight outlet cover platesthroughout the house.
“I painted over ugly wallpaper, and they said it could not be done.
I used Sherwin-Williams' best paint, and they are serious when they say one coat.
I’ve already repainted in different colors, too, and it still looks great.
What a difference it made.”
Charlene, 70, Florida
5.
They’re great for pantry and closet lights, too.”
“Motion sensor lights!
Every closet, laundry room, and pantry has one.
fire up the door, and voila!
Instant light that turns off automatically.
I recharge with USB about once a month.
It makes life a little glamorous and easy without any fuss.”
Adam
7.
“I installed pull-out shelves for all my bottom cabinet shelves.
Putting the pot back once you’re finished is much easier, too.
The same can be said for canned goods or anything else you store on a bottom shelf.”
I got an EyeVac for a Christmas gift.
It’s stupid how much I love it.
We have hard floors throughout the house with two dogs, two cats, and a toddler.
It’s silly what a big difference it makes."
u/klodklodklod
9.
“I replaced every recessed light throughout the house with LED retrofit lights.
We did it ourselves, and the change was breathtaking.”
“I painted all wood furniture items in my home shades of green, mostly from sample pots.
So, all my wooden pieces, like stools and tables, are now in beautiful, matching colors.
They look totally custom for under $50.”
Susan, 57, Canada
11.
“My townhome doesn’t have A/C.
It’s absolutely brutal in the summer; I hate it so much.
Portable air conditioners are noisy and must have buckets of water emptied frequently.
Anyway, recently, I was gifted a couple of ceiling fans and had them installed.
I had no idea the difference they would make!
They absolutely transform the space and make it livable during the worst of summer.”
“Dimmer switches everywhere.
Being able to dim lights in your dining room, for example, can be a game changer.
So dimming them helps a lot.”
wylyjoan
13.
Nope, the garbage disposal failed during a dishwasher cycle.
Caught it early enough that no damage resulted."
Installation was easy, and I could DIY without paying an expensive electrician or contractor."
Anonymous, 73, California
15.
“I planted wildflower seeds in the bare spots of my backyard.
“WiFi camerasthat dont need a hub.
Just set them wherever and plug them in.
David, 75, California
17.
Everyone who sees them wants them in their garage, too.
They really do add a lot of storage space to the garage.”
Cecelia
19.
“Installed a hot water circulating pump on our hot water heater.
No more running water and waiting for it to get hot!
It actually lowered our water bill (and usage) for a one-time investment.”
Val
21.
“I put our new bathroom vanity on post legs rather than its platform-style base.
“I had an outlet installed in my medicine cabinet.
I can have my electric toothbrush charging in there without any cords visible.
u/Ask-a-Walrus
23.
“Curved shower rods.
I will never go back to a straight bar ever.”
“Extensive wire shelving and removable small labeled bins in an extra bedroom closet.
Anonymous
25.
It made such a huge difference.
It still blows my mind that the people who built our house used so many builder-grade products.”
“New electrical outlet covers to match light switch covers made our home look very put-together!”
Kat, Texas
27.
“Adding wainscoting to our main living area.
It was such an inexpensive project that everyone who comes over gushes about.”
The poor mail carrier was probably worried about getting tetanus every time he delivered mail.
I installed the new one before we even moved in.
It went from an old, faded health hazard to a bright, shiny new one.
Never really cared about a mailbox before that.”
u/jessykab
29.
“Putting lights under the kitchen cabinet.
It was like cooking in the dark before.”
Best $20 I spent this decade.”
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